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Praying and Learning about Haiti

The horrific news from Haiti has filled your living room. News reports a unimaginable death toll between 100,000 to 200,000 people. 3 million people were affected. Nearly the entire capital city of Port-au-Prince is devastated and covered in rubble. Is it too late to help? The initial media-enthusiasm is waning, yet millions of...

Goodbye plans, hello goals!

Posted by Dana | 0 comments

With several feet of snow on the ground and subzero temperatures, Mouse turned to the wrapping paper she had saved from Christmas for diversion. She measured and plotted, using a magnifying glass to help sketch the details as she mapped out a fantasy world that would make even Tolkein proud. Late last year, she decided to...

Beyond Blah

Posted by Bethany | 0 comments

It’s that time of year again. You know, the one that follows the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the mid-winter blah time of the year. No matter how much you and your kids love snow, you’re bound to get tired of it at some point during the cold, dark, shorter winter days. Can you tell I’m a warm, sunshine kinda...

Winter Blahs

Posted by Rhodema | 0 comments

The holidays are over and we are all back in the classroom. If you are less than excited, the solution may be as simple as stepping outside into the sunshine. January and February are tough months for me every year. I am a SAD sufferer. This may sound pathetic but SAD actually stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. A...

I Spy – Salt Paintings, Socialization, and Study Links

Posted by Cassie | 0 comments

I have been so busy the past few weeks learning how to coupon and saving a ton of money on my grocery bill. It’s nice to have a break to scan the bloggyverse in order to find some gems for you to put on your “to read” list this week! Here’s what I found… Got a toddler (or two or three)? Read this...

Encouraging the Reluctant Writer

Posted by HeatherW | 0 comments

Isn’t it amazing how different each of our children can be? As homeschoolers, we get to witness this first hand as we work with our students at home. Out of four children, I have one who can hardly wait to get started and could write pages upon pages of information or story and most of it will look great without much to edit....

Preparations

Posted by Misty | 0 comments

The debate about Christmas and how it should properly be celebrated has been going on for centuries, and probably will continue until He comes the second time. In my house, well, we love it all. Lisa Whelchel’s book, The ADVENTure of Christmas, is a favorite here in December, listing just about every Christmas trapping...

Waste Not

Posted by Meg | 0 comments

The coming and going of the holiday season always brings the concept of gratitude back to my mind. The Christmas season is a time of intense spending, gratuitous gain, and over-the-top marketing. My views on material possessions challenge the way that most of America views them today, and our family’s ideas and beliefs...

Yahoo groups for Buying/Selling Curriculum

Posted by Peggy | 0 comments

In my last article I briefly mentioned that Yahoo groups were an excellent place to buy/sell curriculum. I soon realized that a brief mention really didn’t begin to paint an accurate picture, so in this article I’m going to be a little more specific. You will need a Yahoo account (free) to join a Yahoo group (Yahoo...

Running a One Room School House

Posted by Montserrat | 0 comments

I’ve always harbored a secret wish to travel back in time and visit a one room school house. When I was younger I used to fantasize about what they were like as I’d read about them in books like Little House on the Prairie or Anne of Green Gables. Now as a homeschooling mother of many children I have my own...